Jennifer can ski and play hockey -- even though she's a robot -- but there's more to her than just fun and games. Researchers hope that someday, the same principles they're using to program Jenny to play sports will be used to create firefighters and rescue robots, able to adapt to changing environments.

At the Samsung Developers Conference, home automation company SmartThings offers a glimpse of the ultimate smart home. The firm's open platform enables a fridge that notifies you when the door is left open, a "moisture sensor" that alerts you to leaks, and more.